If you’re looking for a self-catering cottage from which to set out on glorious, scenic walks but you also have the added requirement of staying in a village at the heart of community hustle and bustle – we recommend booking a holiday rental in Rothbury.

From May bank holiday right through the summer months you’ll have a variety of different events on your doorstep. Food and drink your thing? Then we can recommend Rothbury Food and Craft which kicks off the festival season with a plethora of stalls dedicated to the region’s finest produce and impressive craft displays. Come in July and you’ll time your visit with the annual music festival celebrating folk and traditional music – Rothbury even has its own highland piping band who give a rousing performance to open proceedings.

If your boots were made for walking, book your Rothbury holiday cottage in June when your holiday will coincide with the Rothbury & Coquetdale walking festival. This, of course, is what the area is really renowned for – the breathtaking Northumberland walks, strolls and hikes which take you through the National Park and beyond. Do make time on your ramblings to squeeze in a visit to local National Trust attraction Cragside house and gardens. If you’re taking the family don’t miss the labyrinth and look out for William the Wizard and other woodland sculptures as you go!